Lesson 14 of 20 ยท Problem Solving
ChallengebeginnerThe Invention Challenge
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Creating solutions from scratch
Think About This
You notice something in your daily life that relates to creating solutions from scratch. Describe what you noticed and what it made you think about.
Thinking Steps
๐ Understand
Read carefully. What is the question about creating solutions from scratch really asking?
๐ Gather Info
What facts and clues do you have? List what you know.
๐ก Think of Options
Come up with at least 2 possible answers. Don't pick the first one yet!
โ Choose & Explain
Pick the best option. Say: 'I chose this because...'
๐ช Reflect
Was your reasoning solid? What would you do differently next time?
Key Points
Understand creating solutions from scratch
Apply problem solving to daily life
Practice this skill through challenges
Key Vocabulary
Decomposition
Breaking a big problem into smaller parts
Troubleshoot
Finding what went wrong and fixing it
Strategy
A plan for solving something
Why This Matters in Real Life
Every invention in history started with someone solving a problem. The wheel, electricity, the internet โ all solutions to problems people faced.
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1How could you use creating solutions from scratch outside of school this week?
- 2What would happen if everyone was really good at this skill?
- 3What question do you still have? Write it down and try to find the answer.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of creating solutions from scratch?
